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Appalachian Leadership Institute
	
	
				
	
	
	The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership and economic development training opportunity for people who live and/or work in Appalachia and are passionate about helping their communities thrive.
Appalachian Leadership Institute fellows participate in an extensive training curriculum developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact, LLC.




	
	

Investing in the Region’s Leaders

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  Class of 2023-2024
        
                  The current class of 40 fellows represent a spectrum of sectors and experiences from across Appalachia’s 13 states. Each fellow brings a unique perspective on the Region’s diverse economic developmental challenges, opportunities, and strategies. Together, they will lead Appalachia’s future.
        
                  
  Meet the Class								2023-2024 Schedule
        
                  The all-inclusive, nine-month program runs from October-July and includes skill-building seminars and best practice reviews. The program includes field visits during six separate sessions across the Appalachian Region, followed by a capstone graduation event held in Washington, D.C.
        
                  
  View the Schedule								Meet Our Partners
        
                  The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive regional leadership training program developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact, LLC.
        
                  
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                  Applications for the 2024-2025 Appalachian Leadership Institute Class will open in April 2024. Learn more about the application process here.
        
                  
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About the Program

The all-inclusive, **nine-month program runs from October-July** and includes skill-building seminars and best practice reviews. The program includes field visits during six separate sessions across the Appalachian Region, followed by a capstone graduation event held in Washington, D.C.

**The Appalachian Leadership Institute is limited to 40 fellows annually,** drawn from Appalachia’s public, private and non-profit sectors. Fellows are chosen via a competitive application process and each class includes representatives from each of the thirteen states in the ARC footprint to reflect the region’s diverse economic development challenges, opportunities, and strategies.

Watch the Class of 2022-2023’s recap video.

Participation in this program will empower fellows to take action toward positively impacting the future of Appalachia with collaborative solutions to our Region’s greatest challenges. Fellows will learn to:

Identify and implement best practices and strategies to inspire positive change in their communities;



Build a robust network of leaders across the Appalachia;



Integrate community assets into long-last economic development strategies; and



Appreciate the diversity and commonalties of the 13 states in the Appalachian Region.

The Appalachian Leadership Institute includes:

Travel and participation cost to attend all sessions;



Appalachian Leadership Institute Certificate from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; and



Access to a world class network of peers and other experts across Appalachia.





	


  


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              Contact us by phone at 202.884.7700 or via email at leadership@arc.gov. Appalachian Regional Commission

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